2. A Doll house. Yes, boys can have doll houses too. This one is gorgeous, not gendered, and we are trying to decide if we want to pull the trigger on this purchase for Christmas or wait until Finn's third birthday.

3. A serious fire engine. Bruder toys are no joke. This one is an investment, but I'd rather Finn have a nice version than a cheap one that will fall apart. I'm pretty excited to set this one up and see the look on Finn's face when he sees it.

5. A microphone. This is a Finn-requested item. Currently Finn's greatest hits (The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Redemption Song, and the Fireman Sam Theme Song are the eclectic choices of late) are sung into remotes, stuffed animals, and cups. We know he'll love an official version.

6. Binoculars. A must-have for a curious preschooler, and this version has great reviews.

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The doll house is amazing, but the airplane is WOW!! Lily loves airplanes (always has) and perhaps this will find it's way under the tree this year... very cool! As for other ideas, if Finn is into crafts, Kiwi Crate is awesome. Lily goes nuts when the boxes show up on our doorstep. I ordered with a Plum District code right before her 3rd birthday and it's been a fun rainy day activity. I got an email this morning for Kiwi Crate for 40% off your first box, which might be something to check out.

I was on the hunt for the perfect firetruck in August for my son's 3rd birthday. He is a big Fireman Sam fan as well. I was looking at Bruder and Playmobile but was having a hard time with the price tag. I hit the jackpot at Toys R Us with the True Heroes Fire Rescue set. A nice truck with out too many moving pieces (I didn't really want to deal with the real water hose) - but it does have a moving ladder, and extra ladder, stabilizing legs, and you can get the firemen in and out of the truck cab. BONUS - helicopter, boat, motorcycle, 3 firemen, rescue trampoline and a bunch of little pieces (that we most keep put up since we have 1 year old too!). All this for $50. They quality is perfect. I'm sure it won't last for HIS kids... but should last us years. He plays with ALL the vehicles daily... and he's had it for 5 months. http://www.amazon.com/True-Heroes-Fire-Rescue-Company/dp/B004QNVPJM